Review: "the things that hurt to say out loud" - Callie Young
- Abigail Mornhinweg
- Jun 4
- 2 min read
Callie Young has released her new single, “the things that hurt to say out loud.” Beginning to finally live life independently, the fear of failure haunts Young. Not going through the usual experience of college, Young instead chose to pursue music. Writing about the fears she faces when coming into the music industry, Young faces off with her internal doubts, voicing the thoughts of what if’s and fears of wasting space. However, when speaking these thoughts that haunt Young’s early 20's, there’s a spark of realization: everyone has these fears of failure throughout their lives, and by admitting to these fears, we can receive the support we need in order to succeed.
Vulnerable and relatable, Young expresses her emotions beautifully throughout “the things that hurt to say out loud.” Her experience of chasing her dreams is met with societal expectations and stereotypes, something all young adults struggle with. Whether it’d be the lack of college experience and lack of degree on her resume or the financial struggles of breaking through the music industry, Young’s fears of not making herself proud can translate to any 20-something’s experience of becoming more and more independent, with more responsibility and fault falling onto their shoulders. No matter where you are in life, these fears remain the same for those who chase their dreams, and Young has created a song that captures the feeling perfectly.
Callie Young is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter. Originally from southwest Colorado, Young grew up around music, being a member of alternative rock band,The Garrett Young Collective along with her brother. With inspirations coming from her country and folk roots, Young also has explored the indie-pop world as well. With “the things that hurt to say out loud” being her newest release of 2025, Young continues a strong year in her discography. Singles “crumbling,” “12 ROUNDS,” and “training wheels” preceded the release, leaving listeners hoping for more. You can keep up with Callie Young’s new releases and announcements on her social media pages, linked down below.
Written By Abby Mornhinweg
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